An straight ally of marriage equality says he was fired from Nashville store that specializes in Christian music because his T-shirt had a pro same-sex marriage message. The owner would only say he does not discriminate against gay employees.

It came too late for a lesbian soccer coach, but after a storm of protests from students, Belmont University, a Christian school in Nashville, has changed its policy to include sexual orientation in its protections against job discrimination.

Nashville may not come to mind as a place to visit if you are looking for an LGBT-friendly getaway, but let me assure you that Music City is not only gay friendly, but has many community organizations, retail outlets and entertainment venues.

Even as a local club proprietor stirs up double standards regarding sexuality and erotic entertainment by preparing to open a strip club that showcases male talent, the city of Nashville is poised to adopt a non-discrimination policy that will be inclusive of the GLBT community.